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Como precaución prudente, se ruega a todos los miembros militares que actualicen su información de contacto y su posible ubicación de evacuación en sus respectivos sistemas de rendición de cuentas de los servicios. ¡ Si se da una orden de evacuación, la información correcta es crucial para la rendición de cuentas! As a prudent precaution, all military members are requested to update their contact information and potential evacuation location on their respective Services’ accountability systems. If an evacuation order is given, correct information is crucial for accountability!
U.S. Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System https://adpaas.army.mil/
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Agencia Estatal para el Manejo de Emergencias (AEMEAD) 787.724.0124 State Agency for Emergency & Disaster Management Autoridad Energia Electrica (AEE) 787.521.3434 Electric Power Authority Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) 787.620.2482 Water and Sewer Authority Cruz Roja 787.758.8150 Red Cross Policía 787.343.2020 Police Bomberos 787.722.1120 Fire Department Departamento de Transportacion y Obras Publicas (DTOP) 787.787.9918 787.225.1539 Department of Transportation Servicio Nacional de Meteorología 787.253.4586 National Weather Service
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STATE / CITY / COUNTY INFORMATION
Puerto Rico Declara Estado de Emergencia El gobernador de Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, declaró el estado de emergencia este lunes ante el avance del huracán María, que todo indica atravesará la isla el próximo miércoles, justo dos semanas después de que Irma rozara el país dejando a 27 municipios como zonas de desastre. Puerto Rico Declares State of Emergency The Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, declared a State of emergency on Monday faced with the advance of Hurricane Maria, the storm is predicted to pass through the island next Wednesday, just two weeks after Irma grazed the country leaving 27 municipalities as areas of disaster.
Para ver el mapa de interrupción haga clic en la foto abajo. Click on the image below to see power outages in your area.
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Refugios Disponibles Los residentes que se dirigen a los refugios deben traer sus medicamentos y, si es posible, cobijas y almohadas. Por favor tome nota de las anotaciones para mascotas y/o necesidades especiales. Residents heading to shelters should bring their medications and, if possible, blankets and pillows. Please make note of PET FRIENDLY and/or SPECIAL NEEDS annotations. Puede haber múltiples refugios abiertos a través de Cruz Roja de este evento. (Ver lista más abajo). Además, el personal puede ir a http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery/find-an-open-shelter para ver un mapa de donde éstos refugios se encuentran. Este enlace puede ser una herramienta útil para los soldados y las familias si tienen acceso a un teléfono inteligente o computadora.
There may be multiple shelters opened through Red Cross for this event. (See list below). Additionally, staff can go to http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-andrecovery/find-an-open-shelter to see a map of where these are located. This link may be a helpful tool to Soldiers and Families if they have access to a smart phone and/or computer. NAME OF SHELTER
COUNTY
ADDRESS/ PHONE
POPULATION
Fabricas de Fomento Bo
Canavanas
Carr. 188 Bo. San Isidro Canovanas, PR 00729
51
Edificio Dale la Mano a PR
Vieques
Bo. Brisas Las Maria Vieques, PR 00765
7
Centro Convenciones
San Juan
San Juan, PR 00924
127
Esc. Hipolito Garcia Borrero
Guayanilla
Carr. 335 Km. 4.0 Guayanilla, PR 00656
90
Esc. Herminia Garcia de
Ponce
Carr. 188 Bo. San Isidro Canovanas, PR 00729
5
Esc. Josefina Boya Leon
Ponce
20 Calle Hucar Ponce PR 00716
2
Esc. Ernesto Ramos
Ponce
Calle Mayor Cantera Ponce, PR 00732
3
Ponce
Ponce, PR 00730
4
San Isidro
Cintron
Antonini Esc. Lila M. Mayoral
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HOUSING
RESOURCES
Si usted es elegible para Asistencia Transicional de Hogar, FEMA puede pagar por el precio que cuesta para que se pueda hospedar en ciertos hoteles o moteles por tiempo limitado. Lo que cubre es el precio del cuarto con impuestos, otros gastos no son incluidos. Busque en la lista de abajo para encontrar locaciones participantes y verificar si hay disponibilidad en el area seleccionada. Como la disponibilidad cambia rapidamente, por favor llame al hotel antes de viajar para asegurarse que el hotel le pueda acomedir.
If you are eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance, FEMA will pay for the cost to stay in certain hotels or motels for a limited period of time. Costs covered are for the cost of the room and taxes, and any other expenses are not included. Search the list below of participating locations to see if they have availability in the area you have selected. Since room availability changes quickly, please call the hotel prior to travelling to be sure the hotel can accommodate your need.
FEMA EMERGENCY LODGING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Listado de Hoteles de FEMA para Desalojados Find a Participating Hotel
ESJ TOWERS (51003)
Additional Information
6165 ISLA VERDE AVE
Pets Allowed:N -
CAROLINA, PR 00979-5700
Kitchen in Room:Y
P: (787) 791-5151
Number of rooms with ADA accommodations: 4
F:.7876413583
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Additional Information
8020 CALLE TARTAK
Pets Allowed:Y -
CAROLINA, PR 00979-5732
Kitchen in Room:N
P: (787) 253-9000
Number of rooms with ADA accommodations: 6
F:.7876259008
WYNDHAM GRAND RIO MAR
Additional Information
BEACH (8 6000 RIO MAR BLVD
Pets Allowed:Y - One Pet under 25 lbs - $50 additional fee
RIO GRANDE, PR 00745
Kitchen in Room:N
P: (787) 888-6200
Number of rooms with ADA accommodations: 8
F:.7878886320
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON SAN
Additional Information
JUAN 105 AVE DE DIEGO
Pets Allowed:N -
SAN JUAN, PR 00911-3529
Kitchen in Room:N
P: (787) 721-1200
Number of rooms with ADA accommodations: 6
F:.7876204040
HUD DISASTER RESOURCES
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Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's ADSEF Nutrition Assistance Program Website: https://servicios.adsef.pr.gov/programaAsistenciaNutricional.aspx Si usted piensa que usted puede ser elegible para asistencia para alimentos en su estado, pรณngase en contacto con su oficina local. If you think you may be eligible for disaster food assistance in your State, please contact your local State office.
Para obtener mรกs informaciรณn puedes comunicarte al 787-740-3663 For more information call 787-740-3663
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
FAQs, FORMS, INFORMATION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT
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Army Emergency Relief 1-866-878-6378
Hurricane Relief If you need help: Find out more about what AER can do for you If you would like to help: AER is accepting donations to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts
¿Quien es Elegible para Asistencia Financiera? Who is Eligible for Financial Assistance? Llama a la Cruz Roja Americana al 1-877-272-7337 (llamada gratuita) si eres: Call the American Red Cross Hero Care Center at 1-877-272-7337 (tollfree) if you are: • • • •
Un miembro del servicio activo An active duty service member Un miembro de una unidad de Guardia Nacional o Reserva Activa A member of an activated National Guard or Reserve unit Un familiar inmediato de un miembro del servicio en las dos categorias anteriores An immediate family member of a service member in the above two categories Un militar jubilado o pareja/viuda de un jubilado A military retiree or spouse/widow(er) of a retiree
Informacion para Tener Listo Information to Have Ready Cuando llamen a la Cruz Roja, por favor proporcione la siguiente informacion acerca del miembro del servicio: When calling the Red Cross, please provide as much of the following information about the service member as is known: • Nombre legal completo
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• Rango/Indice Rank/rating
• Rama del Servicio (Ejercito, Armada, Fuerza Aerea, Marines, Guardia Costera) Branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) • Numero de Seguro Social Social Security number • Fecha de Nacimiento Date of birth • Direccion de la Unidad Militar Military unit address • Informacion sobre la unidad Information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for deployed service members only)
PET AND LIVESTOCK RESOURCES
Disaster Evacuation for Pets
Diasaster Prep for Horses
Disaster Prep for Livestock
La mejor manera de proteger a su familia de los efectos de un desastre es tener un plan de desastre. Si usted es un propietario de mascotas, ese plan debe incluir a sus mascotas. Estar preparados puede salvar sus vidas. ¡ Si usted evacua su casa, NO DEJE A SUS MASCOTAS ATRAS! Las mascotas más probable es que no puedan sobrevivir solas; y si por alguna remota casualidad lo hacen, es posible que no puedan encontrarlos cuando regrese. The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan must include your pets. Being prepared can save their lives. If you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets most likely cannot survive on their own; and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to find them when you return.
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ASSISTENCIA DE LIMPIEZA DE DESASTRES DISASTER / DEBRIS CLEAN-UP ASSISTANCE
INFORMACION DE TRANSPORTE LOCAL LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
http://www.apta.com/resources/links/unitedstates/Pages/PuertoRicoTransitLinks.aspx Use above link to locate all forms of public transportation in the state of PR
VOLUNTARIOS/DONACIONES Y INFORMACION DE ASISTENCIA NACIONAL
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VOLUNTEER / DONATION ASSISTANCE INFORMATION NATIONAL
CRI is a disaster relief organization that is able to integrate with local, state, and federal response efforts when needed. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that resources, trains and mobilizes volunteers from communities, churches and other independent organizations for the purpose of responding to crisis, disasters and compassion initiatives around the world.
Citizen Corps Get Involved in Preparing your Community. Citizen Corps, Homeland Security's grassroots effort, localizes preparedness messages and provides opportunities for citizens to get emergency response training; participate in community exercises; and volunteer to support local first responders. To learn more and to get involved, contact your nearest Citizen Corps Council by visiting www.citizencorps.gov. Puerto Rico State Citizen Corps Council P.O. Box 9066597 San Juan, PR 00906-6597 (787) 622-9301 www.citizencorps.gov/cc
http://www.redcross.org/
Save The Children will provide relief efforts for families and children impacted by the storm. SPCA International provides support to shelters and rescue groups working with animals affected by natural disasters.
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https://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/ Están cerradas todas las oficinas de correos en Puerto Rico. No habrá ningún servicio de venta por menor, paquete o correo recogida en cualquier lugar en 006-009. No habrá ningún servicio Express de correo de prioridad o envío de animales vivos en Puerto Rico por el huracán. All post offices in Puerto Rico are closed. There will be no retail services, package or mail pick up at any location in 006-009. There will be no Priority Mail Express service or shipment of live animals in Puerto Rico due to the hurricane.
SELF STORAGE
INTERNET / PHONE SERVICE
APLICACIONES MOVILES
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APPS
EMERGENCY: This all-inclusive app lets you monitor more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts, to help keep you and your loved ones safe. iTUNE GOOGLE
Hero Care by American Red Cross: Hero Care by the American Red Cross is a complete solution for members of the military, veterans, and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. iTUNE GOOGLE
First Aid: Get instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies. iTUNE GOOGLE
Pet First Aid: Be prepared to help your furry friends with veterinary advice for everyday emergencies. iTUNE GOOGLE
FEMA - mobile app
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REEMPLACE SUS DOCUMENTOS PERDIDOS REPLACE YOUR LOST DOCUMENTS Bank Checks, ATM/Debit Cards or Safe Deposit Boxes Phone: 877-275-3342 Website: https://www.fdic.gov Tarjetas de CrĂŠdito Credit Cards-Contact the appropriate issuing institution: American Express: 800-327-1267 https://www.americanexpress.com/us/content/help/lost-stolen-card.html Discover: 800-347-2683 https://www.discover.com/credit-cards/help-center MasterCard: 800-627-8372 https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/consumers/get-support.html Visa: 800-847-2911 https://usa.visa.com/support/consumer/lost-stolen-card.html Credit Reports: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion Phone: 877-322-8228 Website: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action Family Records Website: Saving family records: http://www.archives.gov/preservation/disasterresponse/guidelines.html Fraud Alerts or a Credit Freeze http://www.ncdoj.gov/News-and-Alerts/Alerts.aspx General: http://www.archives.gov/preservation/records-emergency/public.html Green Cards Phone: 800-375-5283 Website: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/replace-green-card Identity Theft Resource Center Phone: 888-400-5530 Website: http://www.idtheftcenter.org Email: info@fightidentitytheft.com Insurance Documents Phone: Check with your insurance agent. Website: http://insurance.lawyers.com/natural-disasters/replacing-personal-documents-lost-in-adisaster.html Medical and Prescription Records Call your doctor; medical and prescription records are tracked electronically.
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PUERTO RICO RESOURCE GUIDE AS OF 9/19/2017 A.M. Medicare Cards Phone: 800-772-1213 Website: https://faq.ssa.gov/ics/support/kbanswer.asp?deptID=34019&task=knowledge&questionID=3708
Military Records Phone: 866-272-6272 Website: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records National Archives Records Phone: 866-272-6272 Passports Phone: 877-487-2778 Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/lost-stolen.html Proof of Address/Residency Contact your local utility company to obtain a recent bill. Real Estate and Property Records (Mortgage Documents, Deeds, etc.) Phone: Contact your agent. Website: http://insurance.lawyers.com/natural-disasters/replacing-personal-documents-lost-in-adisaster.html Social Security Cards Phone: 800-772-1213 Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber Tax Returns Phone: 800-829-1040 Website: https://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-4506T U.S. Savings Bonds Phone: 844-284-2676 (toll-free) Website: https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ebonds/res_e_bonds_eereplace.htm
RECURSOS DEL ESTADO STATE RESOURCES Certificados de Nacimiento y Certificado de Defuncion: 787-765-2929 http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/Home.aspx Birth and Death Certificates Licencia de Conducir: 787-785-7630 http://www.dtop.gov.pr/servicios/det_content.asp?cn_id=71 Driver’s License EBT/SNAP: 787-289-7600 https://servicios.adsef.pr.gov/contactenos.aspx Certificado de Matrimonio: 787-767-9120 http://www.salud.gov.pr/Programas/RegistroDemografico/Pages/default.aspx Marriage Certificate Registro/Titularidad de Vehiculos: 787-785-7630 http://www.dtop.gov.pr/servicios/det_content.asp?cn_id=71 Vehicle Title/Registration
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NATIONAL RESOURCE LINKS / INFORMATION:
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Food, Property and Shelter, Food Safety and Food Assistance, Crop and Livestock Loss, Community Recovery Resources.
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP)
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PUERTO RICO RESOURCE GUIDE AS OF 9/19/2017 A.M. Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly. For those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll free numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week until further notice.
NTAS advisories – whether they be Alerts or Bulletins – encourage individuals to follow the guidance provided by state and local officials and to report suspicious activity. Where possible and applicable, NTAS advisories will include steps that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves from the threat as well as help detect or prevent an attack before it happens. Individuals should review the information contained in the Alert or Bulletin, and based upon the circumstances, take the recommended precautionary or preparedness measures for themselves and their families.
The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program’s (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, Aunt Bertha Find food, health, housing, job training programs and more, anywhere.
1-800-RED-CROSS
Assisting Military Families In Crisis
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Fort Family Outreach & Support Center 24/7
(844) 663-3269 or visit www.arfp.org Family Programs provides services to Soldiers, Family members, command teams and civilians throughout the geographically dispersed Army Reserve community. That resource is Fort Family Outreach and Support Center, or simply “Fort Family.” It’s available 24x7x365 as a crucial component in the suite of programs and services established by the Army Reserve Family Programs. Anytime, Anywhere. 24 x 7 x 365. We Inspire and Empower
FACT SHEETS
Disaster Recovery Center Locator Apply Online for FEMA Assistance or Apply/Check your status by phone 1-800-621-3362.
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Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program Fact Sheet The CCP supports short-term interventions that involve the counseling goals of assisting disaster survivors in understanding their current situation and reactions,
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Disaster Legal Services Fact Sheet The purpose of Disaster Legal Services (DLS) is to provide legal assistance to low-income individuals who prior to or as a result of the disaster, are unable to secure legal services adequate to meet their disaster-related needs. This fact sheet outlines when DLS can be provided and explains the general conditions and limitations of DLS.
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet The purpose of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is to provide unemployment benefits and re-employment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular State unemployment insurance. This fact sheet outlines general information pertaining to the requirements and conditions under which an individual may be eligible for DUA.
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Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program This fact sheet describes the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
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Funeral Assistance Fact Sheet This fact sheet describes the eligible costs associated with FEMA Funeral Assistance under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP).
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Assistance to Individuals and Households-Individuals and Households Program (IHP) Fact Sheet
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PUERTO RICO RESOURCE GUIDE AS OF 9/19/2017 A.M. The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial help or direct services to those who have necessary expenses and serious needs if they are unable to meet the needs through other means. This fact sheet gives a brief introduction to the forms of help offered under the IHP. •
Disaster Case Management Guidance Final guidance document for Regional, State, Tribal, and local partners for developing a grant and implementing and administering disaster case management.
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National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System Fact Sheet The FEMA National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS) may be activated following a Presidentially declared disaster at the request of an affected State to help reunite families that have become separated as a result of the disaster. Individuals and families can register online at www.fema.gov or www.disasterassistance.org or by phone at 1-800-588-9822 when the system is activated.
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Generator Reimbursement – Individuals and Households Program Fact Sheet Under the Other Needs Assistance provision of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individuals and Households Program, and in conjunction with the State or Tribe, eligible applicants may be reimbursed for the purchase or rental of a generator required for medical purposes. Funds awarded for generator reimbursement are counted toward an applicant’s financial assistance limit, which is an annually adjusted amount based on the Consumer Price Index.
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Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs) – Individuals and Households Program Fact Sheet FEMA may provide direct assistance to eligible disaster survivors through either the Multi-family Lease & Repair Program, in which FEMA contracts with the property owner or landlord to repair multi-family rental units for use as temporary
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Cora Brown Fund Fact Sheet The purpose of the Cora Brown Fund is to help provide for disaster-related needs that have not or will not be met by governmental agencies or any other organization, which has programs to address such needs. The Cora Brown Fund is for survivors of presidentially declared major disasters or emergencies not caused by or attributable to war. Disaster survivors do not apply for assistance from the fund; instead, they are identified and recommended by a FEMA Regional Director or his/her representatives, with assistance from other governmental agencies and voluntary disaster agencies.
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Disaster Survivor Assistance Fact Sheet The DSA mission is to build and sustain an expeditionary cadre that can establish a timely presence primarily focused on addressing the needs of disproportionately impacted populations and disaster survivors.
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Child Care Assistance Fact Sheet The Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 provides FEMA the specific authority to award Child Care Assistance through the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) provision of the Individuals and Households Program (IHP), to assist disaster survivors who have a disaster-caused financial burden for child care. FEMA may provide Child Care Assistance to address disaster-caused child care expenses for eligible households with: • Children aged 13 and under; and/or • Children aged 14 up to 18 with a disability, as defined by federal law, who need assistance caring for themselves. Child Care Assistance is a form of financial assistance and funds are paid directly to eligible applicants. FEMA will award a one-time payment for the household’s increased financial burden for up to eight cumulative weeks of child care, plus any
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Disaster Recovery Centers Fact Sheet A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a fixed or mobile provisional facility set up by FEMA that provides a central location near disaster impacted areas where Federal, State, Tribal, and non-government organizations have recovery information, assistance, and services to disaster survivors. This facility offers disaster survivors a place to register with FEMA and obtain information and assistance on disaster relief resources available from Federal, State, and Tribal Nations and non-governmental organizations.
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Group Flood Insurance Policy Fact Sheet As part of the effort to reduce future expenses from floods, FEMA directly purchases Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP) certificates on behalf of applicants who are required to obtain and maintain flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance Reform Act (NFIRA) of 1994 requires FEMA applicants to obtain and maintain flood insurance after receiving Individuals and Households Program (IHP) real and/or personal property assistance, when the pre-disaster home is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA); this is otherwise known as a flood insurance requirement. The GFIP is a policy that is established for each disaster declaration that results from flooding and authorizes the Individual Assistance program.
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Mass Care/Emergency Services Reunification Service Fact Sheet FEMA has the statutory requirement to facilitate the reunification of unaccompanied minors with their custodial parents/legal guardians, as well as the voluntary reunification of adults with their families, during declared emergencies or major disasters. Working collaboratively with whole community partners, FEMA Mass Care/Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) develops procedures, identifies best practices and provides resources to strengthen reunification
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Assistance for Active Military and Civilian Personnel Fact Sheet FEMA may provide assistance to active military and civilian personnel if it is not duplicated with assistance offered by the Department of Defense or other available resources. Active duty military personnel stationed outside of the country can authorize a third party to be present for a FEMA inspection of disaster damage to their primary residence.
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Individual Assistance Program Fact Sheet When a local, state, territorial, or Indian Tribal Government determines that an incident exceeds their capabilities to respond, the mayor, governor or Indian Tribal Chief Executive must request a declaration from the President. The President may authorize Individual Assistance programs and services based upon whether the resulting damage and its effects are of such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the response capabilities of the state, affected local governments, and other potential recipients of supplementary Federal assistance. The Individual Assistance mission ensure disaster survivors have timely access to a full range of authorized programs and services to maximize recovery, through partnered coordination of local, state, territorial, and Indian Tribal governments, as well as other Federal Agencies, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector.
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